Trimming Stone Guard Question?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by John W, Jan 9, 2014.

  1. John W

    John W Member

    Joined:
    May 3, 2012
    Messages:
    156
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    41
    Location:
    Walkerton Ontario Canada
    Vehicle:
    1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod 1977 Maverick
    I am in the midst of moving the front bumper back on my 77 Maverick and I am wondering what is the best method or tool to use to trim back the rubber stone guard.
     
    John W, Jan 9, 2014
    #1
  2. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2011
    Messages:
    1,102
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    Spokane, WA
    Vehicle:
    1969 Maverick & 1972 Chevy El Camino SS
    Lay tape along the edge in what ever width you would like to remove (ie; 1" tape)

    Once you have figured out where you want to be at, you can use a cutting disk to get up close to the line, then go back to get the fine edge with a file, or use a belt sander.
     
    Lzoesch, Jan 9, 2014
    #2
  3. rthomas771

    rthomas771 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2008
    Messages:
    8,064
    Likes Received:
    958
    Trophy Points:
    498
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    GA
    Vehicle:
    '74 Maverick 302 5-Speed.'60 Falcon V8. '63.5 Falcon HT
    For me...I installed the inner shell on the car. Then by using the shell as a guide I cut the stone guard with a fine tooth blade with my jig saw. Remove bumper shell and attach it to the bumper. Install bumper.
     
    rthomas771, Jan 9, 2014
    #3
  4. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,299
    Likes Received:
    1,362
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    I would think a sharp pair of shears/scissors would also work.
     
    Craig Selvey, Jan 9, 2014
    #4
  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Tin snips, probably red's or green's
     
    Dave B, Jan 9, 2014
    #5
  6. rthomas771

    rthomas771 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2008
    Messages:
    8,064
    Likes Received:
    958
    Trophy Points:
    498
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    GA
    Vehicle:
    '74 Maverick 302 5-Speed.'60 Falcon V8. '63.5 Falcon HT
    Or both

    [​IMG]
     
    rthomas771, Jan 9, 2014
    #6
  7. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2003
    Messages:
    7,372
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    242
    Location:
    Missouri
    Vehicle:
    69 1/2, 70 Maverick and 71 Grabber
    Christmas shears :thumbs2:
     
    maverick1970, Jan 10, 2014
    #7
  8. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker
    Has no idea which way to turn :rofl:
     
    mav1970, Jan 10, 2014
    #8
  9. John W

    John W Member

    Joined:
    May 3, 2012
    Messages:
    156
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    41
    Location:
    Walkerton Ontario Canada
    Vehicle:
    1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod 1977 Maverick
    Jig Saw definitely is the way to go. Thanks Jeff
     
    John W, Jan 10, 2014
    #9
  10. rthomas771

    rthomas771 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2008
    Messages:
    8,064
    Likes Received:
    958
    Trophy Points:
    498
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    GA
    Vehicle:
    '74 Maverick 302 5-Speed.'60 Falcon V8. '63.5 Falcon HT
    Glad I could help.
     
    rthomas771, Jan 10, 2014
    #10

Share This Page